4th/85th Dunblane Scout Group
Annual Report & Financial Statements
for the
Year ended 31 March 2025
Approved by the Group Executive Committee on 6th October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:-
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Charity No SC031040
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4th185th Dunblane Scout Group Trustees Annual Report The Executive Committee have pleasure in presenting thr report together wth the financial statements arKI the independent examiners reFQrt for the year ended 31 March 2025. Constitution & Purpose The Scout Group Is constituted In tern of the Rules of The Scout Assoclatlon, whlch Is a charltable body Incorporated by The purpose of the Scout Assoclatlon Is to promote the development of youNJ people In achlevlng thelr full physlcal, Intellectual, soclal and spirltual potenlals, as Indlviduals. as responsible citlzens and as rrnber$ of thelr local. natlonal and international communities. The method of achieving the aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law and guided by adult leadership. People Chang We were joined by our Membership and maintainan ccthinators an ins the trustee group. however still have vacancies in the Exec group. The postion of Chairperson remains vacan . e successfully recruited some adult volunteers lo the group to support the sections. Trustees are recruited and appointed in accordance with the Policy, Organlsation & Rules I'POR'I of the Scout Assodation. As always. throughout the year. we have been gratefully supported by parent volunteers at sectlon meetlngs and fund ralslng events. Activities & Achievements Durlng the year the Group has contlnued to dellver the Scout PrLTrJramme for the beneflt of the young people from the communities of Dunblane. Kinbuck, Ashfield, Greenloanlng and Braco and the number of children involved totals over 160 young people from the FK postal code area. We saw continuation of the communty Santa Sleigh evenL Scout Post and other fund raising activities like the Bridge of Allan bottle raffle arKI the Hot Dog stall at the Dunblane Fllng. The wlrKMarn grant was awarded and used fro buylng bouldering Charity Donations The group supports local charibes with fvndrsing and donations were made to: - Dunblane Development Fund Ochil Mountain Rescue - stsrt Up Stirfing - Strathcarron Hospi - Scottish Fire and Rescue - Home Start Stlrllng
Capital Costs and Maintainence Requirements Key Maintanance requirements.. - Upgrade all toilets cistems In the hdl - In progress - Replace the Scout Hall Kltchen Includlng upgrades to Electlcal work - Repair work to some vndowS Investment required for vemiin control on going Repair work to plumbing throughout the building - Fitting of a bouldering wall with structural engineer support Captital Spends.. - Bouldering wall mats Iwindfarni Grant) - Group invesment in a new Website Financial management Prior to the End of this FY March 2025 all seclion accounts will were cbsed and remainiThJ balances transferred to the group account. This marks a change to the previous finanaal managment model ere each of the 6 secti¢)ns independenlly managed an account and the finances. It beca apparent that administering this and maintaining signatory compliance became overfy cvomplex. We start Ihe 25126 year with one group account and each section has Go Cardless accounts creditied for them to manage 'operational' costs for each of their sections as required. I Parent PaynEnts will be paid direcuy into the group account. The group will pay for all n¢)n-Opera1naI costs and ensure the running of the Scout hall is managed. The FY 24125 has served as the transibon peric#J for this to happen. The 2 outstanding funds from fundraising activities in last years report have been resolved and paid in in full. New Pdicies for DealirvJ Fundraising cash will be irrplemented in 2025 (Andrea Partridge). Utility costs have been negotlated resutting in a much better rate for the group. SubstpIon pants increased from £30 per terni to £35 Per temi. In the maln thls Is to cover the Increases In malntanance requlrements to the aglng propety. Reserves Policy The Trustees believe It Is appropriate to malntaln a reserve equivalent to at least one yeaffs annual payments In order to cover the tlming differences ben receipts and payments and also to allow for any unexpected items of expenditure in respect of the GrP,$ premises. Approved by the Group Executive Committee on 6th October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:_ Treasurer Group Treasurer
4th185th Dunblane Scout Group Independent Examlnerfs Report Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the 4th185th Dunblane Scout Group I report on the financial statements of the 4th185th Dunblane Scout Gr(MJP 1.the Group") for the ye8r ended 31 March 2023_ Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The Group's Trustees ale iesponsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the Charities and Trustee Investment {Scotlandl Act 2005 1.the Act") and the Charities Accounts (Scoand) Regulations 2006 ("the Regul8b'ons'). The Group's Trustees consider thal the audit requiremenl of Regulation 10{11{dl does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 44{1 Ilcl of the Act and to slate whether particular matters have come to my attentK)n_ Basis of Independent Examinerfs Statement My examinab'on is carried out in accordance with the Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Group and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records_ It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeks explanations from the Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audrt, and consequently I do nol express an audit opinion on Ihe view given by the accounts. Independent Examiner's Statement In connectson with my examination. no matter has come to my attenlion."- 11 which gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in any material respect, the requirements (al to keep accounting records in accordance with the Regulations, and (bl to prepare accounts which agree with the accounting records and Comp with the RegulatnS have not been met. 2. The changes made to the accouting systems and the ditection of travel ale welcome. Future years should provide 8 good audit trail for all items and year to year comparisons. Date 08108 2025 Independent Examiner Year ended 31 Marth 2025 Approved by the Group Execubve Comrnrttee on 6th October 2025 and signed on its behalf by."- GrP Treasur
4th185th Dunblane Scouts Statement of BaTances 24- 25 Main Bank Accounts categories Row Labels Cost District Capitation Cost Electricity Cost Fundraising Cost Gas Debit Amount Credit Amount 8,108.60 1,144.98 1,051.08 1,044.67 3,078.53 1,316.13 17,406.54 547.00 Cost Insurance Cost Maintanance Cost Operations for Sertions Cost Parent Refund Cost Website and Technology Donations to charities 645.00 750.IK) Income from Friday Beevers Income from Monday Cubs Income from Thursday Scouts Income from Tuesday Beevers Income from Tuesday Scouts Income from Wednesday Cubs Income Fundraising Income GiftAid Income Transfer from Section account 9,328.20 Grand Total 35,092.53 51.797.15 * Note= Section Income includes Subs and Payments foi camps and activities. Operational costs includes costs for badges and camp activities etc. This breakdown is different than in past years. 3,226.49 2,814.62 7,956.89 2,862.56 5,995.32 8,460.83 10.249.66 902.58 24-25 23-24 Var l-l+) Sections Bank accounts Group Account Balances 31103125 Group Main Account 24,496.40 NS&I Investment account 7,231.39 TOTAL 31,727.79 * Note= Ns&I account will be closed and merged into the main account for 25-26 FY. £12,456.18 -£12,456.18 £7,684.86 £7,135.94 27.276.98 £16,811.54 £95.45 4,450.81
2024-25 Fundraising Activity
| Summary Float Date |
Funds Raised £6,242.64 Costs of Fundraising £945.08 Funds Raised - Costs £5,297.56 £200 float of change held and owned by Hhopper TheFlingHotDog Stand |
Funds Raised £6,242.64 Costs of Fundraising £945.08 Funds Raised - Costs £5,297.56 £200 float of change held and owned by Hhopper TheFlingHotDog Stand |
Funds Raised £6,242.64 Costs of Fundraising £945.08 Funds Raised - Costs £5,297.56 £200 float of change held and owned by Hhopper TheFlingHotDog Stand |
Funds Raised £6,242.64 Costs of Fundraising £945.08 Funds Raised - Costs £5,297.56 £200 float of change held and owned by Hhopper TheFlingHotDog Stand |
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| May 25th | ||||
| Funds Raised | Hotdogsales | £911.00 | ||
| Total | £911.00 | |||
| Costs | Stall Cost | £50.00 | ||
| Cost of Goods | £445.08 | |||
| Total | £495.08 | |||
| Prifit £415.92 |
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| 4th August | BOA Highland GamesBottle Stand | |||
| Funds Raised | bottle stall takings in cash | £1,087.00 | ||
| GiveyDonations | £19.00 | |||
| £1,106.00 | ||||
| Costs | ||||
| Total | £0.00 | |||
| £1,106.00 | ||||
| 29th November | Extravaganza | DunblaneHighStreet | ||
| Funds Raised | takings | £18.20 | ||
| costs | ||||
| Total | £18.20 | |||
| Costs | ||||
| Total | £0.00 | |||
| £18.20 | ||||
| December | ScoutPost | Dunblane | ||
| Funds Raised | £527.00 | |||
| Total | £527.00 | |||
| Costs | ||||
| Total | £0.00 | |||
| £527.00 | ||||
| December | Santa Sleigh | Dunblane | ||
| Funds Raised | Day1 | £742.85 | ||
| Day2 | £698.40 | |||
| Day3 | £786.00 | |||
| Day4 | £548.00 | |||
| Day5 | £694.20 | |||
| Givey | £173.00 | |||
| Gift Aid | £37.99 | |||
| Total | £3,680.44 | |||
| Costs | Sweets | £50.00 | ||
| Driver Fee | £400.00 | |||
| £450.00 | ||||
| £3,230.44 |